Backwater fishing is what Southwest Florida is known for, with Everglades National Park, The 10,000 Islands, and Rookery Bay Preserve right on our doorsteps, you’re only a short boat ride away from some of Florida’s most tranquil and productive fishing grounds. No matter what the weather is there is always a calm place to fish.

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Our typical backwater fishing trip consists of leaving the dock in our 22ft center console bay boat and traveling into the tranquil backwaters around Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands. We like to fish the mangrove shorelines with live bait and light tackle spinning rods or fly rods whichever you choose. This fishing is for all experience levels, even if you have never fished in your life our patient guide will be more than happy to teach you.

4 hours

$450.00Up to 4 people

Credit card purchases will add a 3% processing fee at checkout.

6 hours

$650.00Up to 4 people

Credit card purchases will add a 3% processing fee at checkout.

8 hours

$850.00Up to 4 people

Credit card purchases will add a 3% processing fee at checkout.

we also offer shark and tarpon trips!

Nothing can compare to the adrenaline rush of catching a large Shark or Tarpon. Southwest Florida is home to dozens of species of sharks and of course the legendary Tarpon. Tarpon are most active in this area April-July so if you want to specifically target Tarpon please try to book early as possible as slots are limited for this type of fishing. Shark and Tarpon are considered sport fishing and are catch and release only, although we do like to take pictures. We run our Shark and Tarpon trips on our 22ft Blackjack for up to 4 people. See our rates below for each boat.

payment & policies

Our preferred payment method is Cash or Check the day of the trip,if you would like to pay with Credit Card through our website or in person there will be a 3% processing fee is applied to all trip rates.

A $100 deposit is required when booking all trips, We will send you a Confirmation email with instructions for deposit payment. Cancellations must be made within 7 days prior to the trip date or deposit/payment will not be refunded.

Our Boat leaves daily from the world famous Stan’s Idle Hour located in the small historic fishing village of Goodland, on the southernmost part of Marco Island. After your trip, please stick around and enjoy great food and live entertainment while you have your fresh catch cooked right after if comes off the fillet table.

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Fishing licensesUse of gearCooler with ice and watersPhotos from the trip